Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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TUI rejects Polytex appeals, rules in favor of Pearl Horizon buyers in HKD91 million cases
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has sided with the former Pearl Horizon buyers, denying several appeals by the former developer, Polytex, and ordering the ... -
Indonesia grants visa-free entry to Macau passport holders
The government of Indonesia has granted visa-free access to the country for holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports. The new policy was announced yesterday ... -
IAM suspends operations of F&B establishment after consecutive failures in bacterial tests
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced that it has taken action to immediately suspend the operations of a food and beverage (F&B) establishment after consecutive ... -
AL Committee greenlights bill to amend annual and maternity leave
The Legislative Assembly’s (AL) First Standing Committee has completed its review of proposed amendments to the Labor Relations Law, paving the way for a plenary vote ... -
Final roster for VNL Macau Finals unveiled; China to face USA in quarterfinals
The final roster for the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals, which will take place next week in Macau, has been revealed. After a long ... -
Hou Chon becomes second Macau team to join EASL
Macau champions Hou Chon Basketball Club have secured their first-ever appearance in the East Asia Super League (EASL), becoming the only local team confirmed to represent ... -
Macau’s obsession with visitor numbers is holding it back
Macau has become addicted to a number – tourist arrivals. Month after month, headlines celebrate visitor records as if they were a reliable measure of economic ... -
LRT company reports 97% local workforce, aims to hire more ahead of expansion
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Company has said it aims to recruit and train more local workers, in preparation for upcoming expansion projects of the LRT ... -
Consumer confidence improves in Q2 but remains below benchmark
Consumer confidence in Macau showed a modest recovery in the second quarter, but sentiment remained subdued as the latest Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) stayed below the ... -
Fuel subsidy plan ends after two months as gov’t cites stabilizing impact
The government’s temporary fuel subsidy plan, aimed at easing fuel costs in response to the price surge caused by instability in the Middle East, is coming ... -
Committee greenlights bill aiming to amend AL’s organic law
The Legislative Assembly (AL) Second Standing Committee finalized yesterday the analysis of the bill that aims to introduce changes to AL’s organic law. According to a ... -
Gov’t sets conditions to rehabilitate city center plot, withdraws plan after committee concerns
The Urban Planning Committee (CPU) met yesterday to discuss, among other matters, the urban conditions plan (PCU) established by the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU), ... -
Despite its residual revenue, gov’t should not scrap the tax due to its versatility, economist says
Despite accounting for a very small share of local government tax revenue, the tourism tax might have some additional positive aspects that contribute to the decision ... -
MEA launches economy research training program
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has launched the latest edition of its “Macau Economic Research Talent Training Program.” Launched for the first time a decade ago, ... -
12 detained in latest police operation
Under the coordination of the Unitary Police Services (SPU), local police forces joined forces for another “Thunder 2026” operation earlier this week. According to the authorities, ... -
Gov’t proposes to regulate photography services at tourist hotspots
The government has proposed introducing a registration system for commercial photography services at tourist hotspots, under a wider package of administrative reforms currently under public consultation. ... -
Gov’t launches consultation on multitude of law amendments, from cybercafés to vehicle repair shops
The government has launched a wide-ranging public consultation on proposed amendments to laws affecting a multitude of businesses, activities, and events. In general, the amendments aim ... -
Gongbei Port records 64 million passengers in H1, 6% increase y-o-y
Immigration authorities from Zhuhai have announced that the Gongbei Port Inspection Station has recorded over 64 million passengers in the first half of this year (H1). ... -
Four passengers injured in a sudden braking incident on a cross-border bus
At least four passengers sustained minor injuries after a traffic incident involving a cross-border bus at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) yesterday. According to earlier reports, ... -
PSP warns truck drivers over use of fast lane on bridges; 26 cases prosecuted last year
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has issued a warning to heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks and buses, against driving in the right-side traffic lane (fast lane) ... -
LRT passenger figures drop by almost 20% month-on-month in June
The average daily number of passengers using the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system fell significantly last month, according to official figures released by the LRT company. ... -
‘Pop Out Green Restroom’ selected for architecture guide on sustainable design innovation
Macau architecture firm Urban Practice’s project “Pop Out Green Restroom,” a revamp of the Toi San Public Toilet, was selected for the 1st International Council of ... -
FAOM advocates for training and certification to develop local workforce
The Vocational Training and Employment Committee of the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) held a meeting to discuss unemployment and underemployment in Macau, calling for ... -
Hoteliers seek new rules to narrow inequities, say changes still leave uneven F&B treatment
The new rules on the application of the local tourism tax entered into force yesterday, but the promised correction of inequities among different types of operators ... -
TUI denies parents’ request to intervene in son’s divorce
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has denied the parents’ request to intervene in their local son’s divorce, specifically regarding the division of assets between the ... -
Over 1,300 locals take recruitment exam for Hengqin jobs
Over 1,300 local residents took part in a written examination on Saturday to recruit personnel for the executive committee in Hengqin. According to the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao ... -
Macau is per choice, not per fate
If there is a quotation or idiomatic expression that someone new to Macau learns quickly, it is the famous (or should I say infamous) “Macau is ... -
BT7 plot sports field construction begins tomorrow, traffic constraints enforced
The construction of a new sports field in Taipa will start tomorrow, with several traffic constraints being enforced in the area, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) ... -
Coutinho seeks clear definition of rights and duties of robots amid fears of human replacement
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho wants the government to quickly legislate on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and establish clear legal definitions of what constitutes a ... -
AL introduces AI voice system for lawmakers’ speech translations
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has introduced a new method to broadcast the Portuguese translations of lawmakers’ speeches and inquiries, particularly during the period before the agenda. ... -
The ‘almost forgotten’ day of the city: Why June 24 is not a bigger deal
In Western cultures, June 24 has traditionally been linked to midsummer and the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. While Macau’s ancient traditions, namely the ... -
TSI rejects appeal from Burmese woman sentenced to expulsion from Macau
A Burmese woman has had her appeal to remain in Macau on humanitarian grounds dismissed after the courts upheld an expulsion order. The case dates back ... -
FIA president likens local GP to FIA Games for its variety
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has described the Macau Grand Prix (GP) as a kind of FIA Games. Ben ... -
BYD F1 entry would fulfill a longtime ambition: FIA president
The potential entry of the Chinese manufacturer BYD into Formula 1 would fulfill a longtime ambition of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), FIA president Mohammed ... -
Cost control and supporting local organizers are the main roles of the FIA
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has said that the main roles of the FIA are to ensure cost ...
